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Eggs & Issues: Ken Entenmann

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Eggs & Issues: Ken Entenmann

We’re at Eggs & Issues.  Matt speaks with Ken Entenmann Senior VP, CIO, and Chief Economist NBT Wealth Management

Eggs & Issues: 2025 Economic Outlook: Navigating Change”

Ken Entenmann, Senior VP, CIO, and Chief Economist from NBT Wealth Management will provide us with an outlook on what the new year and new administration in Washington have in store for our economy

Business leaders looking to stay ahead of the curve will find Ken’s insights valuable as they prepare for uncertainty and opportunity in the new year.

Topics:

  • Overview of how macro economy is doing well (GDP, Labor Markets, Consumer Spending, Service sector), however, areas of economic discontent still exist (housing, manufacturing, small business.) A discussion around small business optimism
  • Housing
  • Inflation, including potential issues such as debt and deficits, commodity prices, energy demand
  • Expectations for new administration – Taxes, Regulation/Reform
  • Expectations for Interest Rates – Managing expectations for lower interest rates
  • Artificial Intelligence

 Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session with Ken as he shares his personalized insights in real time

Local Headlines

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National Headlines

2 days ago in National

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5 days ago in Local, National

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